HR Admin Assistant

Newcastle Academy, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 2QS

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm - term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1st September 2026 to Easter 2027 in the first instance
• Pay scale: £21758 actual starting salary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an organised, professional and proactive HR Administration Assistant to join our North Staffs & Stoke Central Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys providing excellent support to colleagues, visitors and stakeholders.

We are the first point of contact for many visitors and enquiries, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our central office. As part of our HR team, you will provide administrative support across a range of activities, including interview scheduling, meeting coordination, visitor management and office operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing administrative support to the North Staffs & Stoke HR team, including coordinating meetings and preparing documentation.

• Maintaining accurate digital filing systems and administrative records.

• Welcoming visitors and providing a professional reception and hospitality service as required

• Supporting visitor management systems and helping maintain a safe, professional office environment.

• Assisting with office supplies, stationery management and general office administration.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Will relish working in a busy administrative or office environment.

• Possesses excellent organisational skills and can effectively prioritise competing demands.

• Has strong ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Communicates confidently and professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information with discretion.

• Is committed to providing outstanding customer service.

• Works well both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

What the school offers its staff

Experience within education and/or HR administration would be advantageous, not essential. You'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team while contributing to the delivery of excellent HR services across our Trust.

If you are an organised, customer-focused administrator looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Windsor Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check applies to all roles within our Trust.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, please be aware that online searches of shortlisted candidates may take place as part of our due diligence processes.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Newcastle Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 441 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Newcastle Academy website
• Email address: srowell@windsoracademytrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01782 973017
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newcastle-academy

Newcastle Academy is part of Windsor Academy Trust, a multi academy trust based in Newcastle under Lyme. Newcastle Academy is an education provider for students aged 11 - 16 years old.

Windsor Academy Trust is a strong and growing regional family of 15 schools, both primary and secondary, who work collaboratively to unlock the academic and personal potential of nearly 10,000 students.

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